Ms Borah's 2nd Grade 18-19

Weekly Update October 29, 2018 10/29 D Day We have music. Homework: Do math fact practice sheet and read/ explain the syllable pattern on your word list. 10/30 E Day We have music and a visit from Mrs. VanHekken Homework: Complete the word work worksheet. 10/31 F Day We will not be going to music.    Late Start Morning. See you at 9:25. No Homework: Happy Halloween 11/1 A Day We have art, library, and computers. Homework: Read on RAZ.   11/2 B Day We have gym.        Half Day  12:05 p.m. Dismissal       Homework: We do not have homework.      Creating Pumpkin Characters: Thank you to everyone who sent in their dollar donation for the pumpkins. I would also like to thank the parents that donated supplies to make these book characters come to life. Finally a big thank you to Mrs. Drewno, Mrs. Grossman, Mrs. Kirshenbaum, and Mrs Spitale for braving the noise and chaos so that they could help the children's ideas become a

Weekly Update October 22, 2018 10/22 E Day We have music and a visit from Mrs. VanHekken. Homework: Do math fact practice sheet and read/ explain the syllable pattern on your word list. 10/23 F Day We have music Homework: Complete the word work worksheet. 10/24 A Day We have art, library, and computer lab.   Book order due today. Late Start Morning. See you at 9:25.   Homework: Math Concept practice 10/25 B Day We have gym. Homework: Read on RAZ.   10/26 C Day We have gym and art. Pumpkin Character Creation Day 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.              Homework: We do not have homework. Word Work: Our class will be learning about the open syllable pattern this week.  Open syllables end with a vowel; the vowel usually has a long sound.  The following words are examples of this pattern: be, me, why, try, lazy, silent, spoken, pilot, and spoken. Students should read their word list, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice sp

The students filled the bead jar.  Tomorrow is popcorn Friday so we are going to add a little fun to it.  First they may bring a clear liquid like Capri Sun or Sprite.  They may also wear their pajamas and bring one soft thing like a blanket, pillow, or stuffed animal.  We are going to take a few minutes to watch The Mouse and the Motorcycle.  This is a read aloud book we are beginning tomorrow.  Typically we read the book and then watch the movie so we can compare /contrast the two pieces.  Due to timing we are going to watch the movie and then compare/contrast the book as we read through it.  Please email me with any questions or concerns.  Thank you!

Weekly Update October 15, 2018 10/15 F Day We have music Homework: Complete your math center sheet and practice the words on your word list. 10/16 A Day We have art, library, and computer lab.     Homework: Complete the word work worksheet. 10/17 B Day We have gym            Late Start Morning. See you at 9:25.   Homework: Math Concept practice 10/18 C Day We have gym and art Homework: Read.   10/19 D Day We have music  Popcorn Day Homework: We do not have homework. Parent Teacher Conferences: Thank you for attending Parent Teacher Conferences.  If we haven’t had an opportunity to meet yet; we are looking forward to meeting with you soon. Halloween Party: The party is set for Oct 31st at 12:40 - 1:40 pm.  If you signed up to volunteer or send in supplies you will be contacted by the party coordinator. Upcoming Dates 10/24 Late Start 10/31 Late Start and Halloween Party

Weekly Update October 8, 2018 10/8 A Day We have art, library, and computer lab Homework: Complete your math center sheet and practice the words on your word list. 10/9 B Day We have  gym.   Homework: Complete the word work worksheet. 10/10 C Day We have  gym and art.       Late Start Morning. See you at 8:25.   Homework: Math Concept practice 10/11 D Day We have music and a half day.  Dismissal is at 12:05 Homework: Read.   10/12 E Day We have music and a half day.  Dismissal is 12:05 Homework: We do not have homework. Math Center Practice Tests:   On Monday, your child is bringing home a math center practice sheet.  Please set a timer to 2 minutes and have them complete as many facts as they can.  When the timer goes off, have them draw a line after the last problem they finished and complete the rest of the sheet.   Weekly Word List:  Your child will bring home a word list each Monday.  Please go through the list with them

The students filled the bead jar so they voted to have a toy day tomorrow.  I let them have an electronics version only 1 time a month so tomorrow's toys can have batteries.  Please email me if you have any questions.  Thank you !